Archive for May, 2010

• Looking to the Moon: Canada’s Digital Future and Canada 3.0

  Date: 2010.05.12 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  I spent the last two days in a bunch of great conversations with industry leaders and thought provokers talking about Canada’s Digital Future at the Canada 3.0 conference in Stratford, ON. Online levitra Viagra for women Levitra contraindicaciones While part of me wished there were endless examples of Canadian companies leading in the innovative digital space (many exist), I did appreciate the thoughts about where as a nation, we’re headed with regards to new technologies and its impact on Viagra alternatives jobs, content and digital product. Global’s Kevin Newman was a great Emcee, too. Levitra pas cher Levitra pill

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  The convers ation Prospecto levitra about the value of knowledge and it’s relation to digital. Viagra levitra Brand viagra As we shift from a manufacturing economy to a knowledge economy, how can we attract top digital/ICT/new media talent and retain that talent in Canada? I particularly enjoyed Sarah Prevette’s (Sprouter) keynote session on Canadian Innovation. Over the counter viagra Kauf von viagra Levitra achat Sarah is absolutely right – we need to shout from the highrises about our successes in innovation and call for others to take notice.  The same applies in the non-profit sector, with the importance of information sharing and praise for great work. Viagra sin receta It is interesting to relate the calls for retaining top talent and the showcasing of Canadian innovation in the digital sector to that in the NGO sector.

  It has been fun for me to draw parallels between the digital space and the non-profit sector in many of the sessions I attended at Canada 3.0. In session titled “Startup Nation: Entrepreneurs, Apps and the Next Generation of Mobile“, Polar Mobile described some of their process challenges around funding and seed capital. Cheap viagra online I couldn’t help but see the similiarities to the non-profit sector, with regards to the time it takes to complete grant applications and the requirements that go along with some types of funding.  I noted that Polar Mobile (along with other startup tech companies) are driven to outsource their resource development (with a 20% hit) because the requirements to complete applications are much too time consum ing, Pastillas levitra in addition to the development time needed to get a mobile application off the ground successfully. As we continue to expand our local networks and seek top talent in both sectors, more conversations about innovation, change, and streamlined information sharing are needed. Viagra sale Viagra bestellung Levitra prix pharmacie

  Finally, thanks to Tom Jenkins and the Open Text team for the super fly 3D Flash demo technology on display in the Digital Showcase. Purchase viagra online That was one cool display, and I can’t wait to play more with that tool. That’s serious innovation at work.

• The Value of Local Arts Events

  Date: 2010.05.03 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  I’m fortunate that my work with the Timeraiser program affords me the opportunity to learn about an array of local art events, as well as meet many local artists Viagra for women and art enthusiasts. Purchase viagra online Prospecto levitra Since our Vancouver program started in 2008, and to a larger extend after moving here last summer, I have been exposed to a number of arts events, festivals, etc. One group in particular hosts a pair of annual events that I am really excited about.

  They are CARDED! Levitra prix pharmacie and Hot One Inch Action. Pastillas levitra The premise of the shows is presenting local artwork on cards in the former and butt Cheap viagra online ons in the latter, selling packages for a nominal amount, and then letting people loose to trade for their favourites. The night ends up being a great mix of music, art and easy socializing. The Hot One Inch Action show was conceived by Chris Bentzen and Jim Hoehnle back in 2004. This year, there was a such a demand for the February CARDED! Levitra pill show that the duo decided to host a second one in April. Brand viagra

  Of the shows, Bentzen says “I hope that our shows bring a little fun into the local art scene. Over the counter viagra I think for an outsider or beginning artist, the “scene” can be a little intimidating and our shows make it super easy to interact with complete strangers and everyone feels pretty comfortable.”

  I love this element – making art engaging and accessible and an easy first step for those just getting in to art collecting. Viagra levitra I’ve felt like the odd person out at a number of art events, as if I’m wearing a sign that says “my biggest art achievement is a copy-cat sketch of Mickey Mouse”, which would be true. So events, and I count Timeraiser in this group, that encourage people to enjoy and learn about local artists are vital to communities. Levitra contraindicaciones I may never (read: will never) produce anything remotely artistic, but I certainly will be consuming art and, like many of peers, hope to start a personal art collection, too.

  CARDED! and Hot One Inch Action are also great opportunities for young artists to get their name out and get some recognition that could ultimately lead to sales. Bentzen says, “Our shows really get people excited about local art and artists…it really does a lot for promotion.” Sarah Mulder, a Vancouver artist who had pieces in both the 2008 and 2009 Timeraisers as well as in both CARDED! and Hot One Inch Action says, “These events are great. I get to meet so many people and it’s just so fun to take part in local art events. It’s so great that [the organizers] do this for the Vancouver art scene.”

  Art events like Timeraiser and CARDED! Levitra achat Viagra bestellung have lasting benefits for artists. We’ve heard from some Timeraiser artists that indeed their participation in a Timeraiser has led to sales and commissioned work. Vancouver artist Victoria Heryet’s 2008 piece, “Stop Light” was so popular that she sold 2 prints of the piece after Online levitra the Timeraiser.

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